Human Services - Individual Support

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Human Services

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

 Overview

The table below provides an overview of the course:

Overview
Training Package CHC Community Services
RTO 90478 - Sydney Catholic Schools Ltd as The Trustee for Sydney Catholic Schools Trust
Category Board Developed Course
Unit Value

3 units x 2 years +
1 unit x 1 year (Year 11)

Duration 2 years
Qualification CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support 
Contributes to the ATAR Yes
Work Placement 120 hours

 

 Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.  The focus of this course is ageing.

 Units of Competency

Core units include:

  • CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
  • CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

 Work Placement

Students are required to participate in a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.

 Eligibility for Qualification

Nationally Registered Training LogoThe CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support  requires 15 units of competency, comprised of 9 core units and 6 elective units. 

Students assessed as fulfilling the requirements for all the units of competency in the course will be eligible for the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. 

Students achieving at least one unit of competency will be eligible for an AQF Statement of Attainment showing partial completion of their qualification.

 How to Succeed in this Course

To succeed in this course, you should:

    • be organised
    • attend scheduled lessons
    • follow instructions
    • actively engage in lessons
    • complete competency tasks to the standard required
    • be compassionate, empathetic, kind and patient
    • have a caring nature

 Industries Related to this Course

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website Links to an external site.:

 

 Videos

Watch the videos below to gain a greater understanding of Aged Care professionals and the impact they have on families, communities and the individuals they help:

 Course Flyer

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